GRE Word List

ENDEMIC

belonging or native to a particular people or country

The meaning of the word endemic is belonging or native to a particular people or country.

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WordMeaning
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
withholdto hold back from action : check
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
loutto bow in respect
carriondead and putrefying flesh
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done